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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 4. Impossible objects

14392	Fregeans say 'hobbits do not exist' is just 'being a hobbit' is not exemplified [Merricks]
	Full Idea: A Fregean about existence claims would say that 'that hobbits do not exist' is nothing other than the claim that 'being a hobbit' is not exemplified.
	From: Trenton Merricks (Truth and Ontology [2007], 3.II)
	A reaction: 'My passport has ceased to exist' seems to be a bit more dramatic than a relationship with a concept.